1. HBT (Fatigue uniform). Second Pattern.
In 1942 another pattern HBT jacket was introduced (PQD 45B), featuring square cut cargo pockets, side pleats, and a plain hem with only
one button near the bottom. A further modififation was the Special version of the same jacket (PQD 45C) with the addition of a gas flap and buttons at
the back of the collar to attach a gas hood. In 1943, another pattern (PQD 45D) was the same as PQD 45C but made
in the darker shade of OD called OD #7, mostly issued in 1944 or later.
2. HBT M1943 cap.
Same as the M1941 cap except the bill is about 1/2" longer (so that is 2.5" total.)
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